LAW4199 International laws of armed conflict
Faculty of Law
LAW4199 International laws of armed conflict is a level 4, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Law. It isn't offered in 2026. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2026
- Not offered
- Assessment
- Exam 40%
- and 2 other tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2026 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before LAW4199
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After LAW4199
No unit lists LAW4199 as a prerequisite in the 2026 handbook.
Enrolment rules
You must have completed at least 60 credit points of law study.
Overview
The unit teaches you about the international laws of armed conflict (LOAC), known also as International Humanitarian Law. It will cover the historical development and sources of LOAC, including the permissible methods and means of armed conflict; the protection regime under the Geneva Conventions, their Additional Protocols and the developing body of customary international law; the distinction between combatants and civilians; and enforcement regimes such as that under the International Criminal Court. It will also cover the imbalance of protection between international and non-international armed conflict, and the law of jus ad bellum, that is when war is legal and when it is illegal.
Offerings in 2026
The 2026 handbook lists no offerings for LAW4199.
Assessment
- Online quizQuiz / Test20%
- Research essayWritten40%
- Take home examExamination40%
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Identify, articulate, critically assess and apply the law of armed conflict, including its sources and modern application;
- 2
Understand, analyse and critically evaluate cases which apply the law of armed conflict;
- 3
Compare and contrast different regimes, including the human rights regime, and the different LOAC regimes applicable in international and non-international armed conflicts;
- 4
Demonstrate independent research skills to interpret and synthesise relevant legal and policy issues and apply them to a set of facts;
- 5
Evaluate the role of international law in managing the phenomenon of armed conflict;
- 6
Communicate knowledge from this subject effectively and persuasively;
- 7
Learn and work autonomously and assess their own capabilities, using feedback to improve performance.
Workload and teaching
- Seminars36 hours
- Teaching approachActive learning
Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study. The unit requires on average three/four hours of scheduled activities per week. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning and online engagement.
Learning resources
Required resources
See the Moodle unit page for prescribed and recommended resources. Prescribed texts are usually available for purchase through the University Bookstore and are sometimes available for short-term loan or as eBooks through the library.
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for LAW4199?
LAW4199 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is LAW4199 offered?
LAW4199 has no offerings listed in the 2026 handbook.
How much work is LAW4199?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does LAW4199 have an exam?
Yes. The exam is worth 40% of the final mark, alongside 2 other tasks.